Con (as in Pro & Con) means ‘against’ Fusion means to join, become part of. So to be in Confusion means to not be able to join the new part with the old. The ‘old’ is everything you have ever seen /heard /done. It has formed a bunch of conclusions. When the new input … Read more
He really, really wanted to buy the Newspaper Empire. But he was crafty! So he offered several Hundreds of Millions less than it was worth. The seller immediately agreed. He was, after all, prepared to sell for even less. If you come work for me I will give you a huge signing bonus. The … Read more
I wash my hands before eating = Filter I must wash my hands before eating = Barrier When camping you would get very hungry! No eating at drive-ins. etc. Our Filters define us whereas our Barriers limit us. Ok, so? The other day I went to work without realizing I had not combed … Read more
Chronic pain, sexual dysfunction, Parkinson’s, and many other ailments respond robustly to placebos. OK, so? A recent fMRI study shows placebo reduces pain-related activity in the spinal cord. Placebo effects extend beyond the brain. (Science 326) (I agree, I walked on hot coals in 1985) Interesting, but still… Two recent antidepressant trials show a doubling in placebo … Read more
A rejection becomes relevant only when your action /non-action makes it so. If everyone agreed with the rejections of so-called experts, how would this world now be. (I was up to several pages after only an hour of searching!) – His teachers’ opinion: too stupid to learn anything. THOMAS EDISON (1,300+ inventions) – Protest with all our strength … Read more
I hate my job /personal partner, etc. Then change it. I can’t. I am not sure I would end up better. What if the company closes /partner leaves you, etc. Does this mean you are never, ever going to get another job /partner. Ever? Well, no. Somehow I have to get another job /partner. … Read more